Edmonton is No Good XI: Mud, Sweatpants and Tiers

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Robbob

With the Leafs that threat is very real. Going into that 26-27 season, they only have around 36M committed (Matthews, Nylander, Kampf, Rielly). They will extend Marner after next season to near what Nylander is, so say around 47M.

Although, full panic mode will settle in up North if one of Marner or Nylander are traded or not on the roster going into McDavid's last year.

with half a team to sign

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by dino7c

with half a team to sign

True. Cap will be around 95M, maybe more in 2026-27.

The trick for Treliving is not to overpay the depth players and hope some of the young players pan out enough to fill the lineup. No different then the current makeup of the team. Essentially the 11M Tavares cap hit and some of the 10M in increased cap would go to McDavid. Very doable. He might even take less if the opportunity arose.

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by theironmaiden

systematic, intergenerational ng

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[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Global warming may be of benefit when Florida is 70 degrees.

You're showing your age.

[schteve_d]

Originally Posted by Robbob

True. Cap will be around 95M, maybe more in 2026-27.

The trick for Treliving is not to overpay the depth players and hope some of the young players pan out enough to fill the lineup. No different then the current makeup of the team. Essentially the 11M Tavares cap hit and some of the 10M in increased cap would go to McDavid. Very doable. He might even take less if the opportunity arose.

Wouldn't that be a dream for Flames fans to watch! McAvi walks for less money to the Leafs. Edmonton would blow the eff up!

[Sofa GM]

Originally Posted by schteve_d

Wouldn't that be a dream for Flames fans to watch! McAvi walks for less money to the Leafs. Edmonton would blow the eff up!

I think that is almost a given. You will never hear about it though. Only way he stays in Edmonton is absolute max pay, he would almost 100% go to a better market for less.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

You're showing your age.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I'm less sold on it.

Treliving doesn't have the foresight to keep cap space open to be able to potentially sign McDavid as a UFA in 2 seasons.

Yes he does. He already is by not willing to trade young pieces or draft picks. Connor McDavid will absolutely end up in Toronto.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Sofa GM

Could see Rangers as well. He loves attention and that is one of the biggest stages (along with Toronto).

Also aligns with Panarin's contract coming off their books.

It will be Toronto. McDavid feels about the Leafs how we feel about the Flames. Combine that with the notoriety of possibly being the saviour that comes in and hands them their first cup since 1967 and it is a slam dunk. If someone handed me a million dollars and told me I had to make a sports bet with it I would put every last penny on McDavid signing with Toronto.

[CalgaryFan1988]

I'll never understand why he signed such a long second contract, especially if he's so hellbent on going to the Leafs.

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

I'll never understand why he signed such a long second contract, especially if he's so hellbent on going to the Leafs.

Injury risk...It was $100m guaranteed.

You can look at a guy like Matthews though that is a lot closer to McDavid's career earnings because he pushed the envelop as far as how contracts are being done in the league. There is a reason that McDavid changed agents recently, and it's not because his old agent was being promoted by the Oilers.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Rutuu

Injury risk...It was $100m guaranteed.

You can look at a guy like Matthews though that is a lot closer to McDavid's career earnings because he pushed the envelop as far as how contracts are being done in the league. There is a reason that McDavid changed agents recently, and it's not because his old agent was being promoted by the Oilers.

That's the thing, if he wanted to be a Leaf so bad he would be one by now. If it was all about the money, the Oilers will be ready to back up the brinks truck whereas the Leafs won't be able to afford the max.

I'm just not convinced he's that into becoming a Leaf, unless he has huge regrets about his last 8 seasons?

[bc-chris]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

That's the thing, if he wanted to be a Leaf so bad he would be one by now. If it was all about the money, the Oilers will be ready to back up the brinks truck whereas the Leafs won't be able to afford the max.

I'm just not convinced he's that into becoming a Leaf, unless he has huge regrets about his last 8 seasons?

how could he not??


i had to go to edmonton for a few days back in the mid 90's... still makes me shudder!

[topfiverecords]

He has regrets about being better than Eichel pre draft.

[Kolsch]

Jacob Markstrom has as many points (5) as Connor Brown. He has done that in 11 less games played. E=NG

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Robbob

True. Cap will be around 95M, maybe more in 2026-27.

The trick for Treliving is not to overpay the depth players and hope some of the young players pan out enough to fill the lineup. No different then the current makeup of the team. Essentially the 11M Tavares cap hit and some of the 10M in increased cap would go to McDavid. Very doable. He might even take less if the opportunity arose.

He will ruin them like he ruined the Flames

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by Kolsch

Jacob Markstrom has as many points (5) as Connor Brown. He has done that in 11 less games played. E=NG

I know that no one cares about fantasy hockey, but in one of my leagues this season, someone drafted Brown in the 5th round and afterward they were so smug about getting the "biggest sleeper 30 goal scorer".
Hahaha

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

I'm just not convinced he's that into becoming a Leaf, unless he has huge regrets about his last 8 seasons?

It's one of those things where he doesn't regret the money he's amassed but likely came to the realization years ago that it was a deal with the devil and he's prepared to get the hell out of there the moment he's played the last game required to fulfill that contract.

[SutterBrother]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

It's one of those things where he doesn't regret the money he's amassed but likely came to the realization years ago that it was a deal with the devil and he's prepared to get the hell out of there the moment he's played the last game required to fulfill that contract.

What is the downside to making max cap and term and living in a warm market where nobody knows who you are?

...

...yeah. Good luck Edm.

[metroneck]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Global warming may be of benefit when Florida is 70 degrees.

It will be underwater long before that.